Today's News

Schools are in full operation. Flu shots are now available. The itchy eyes and runny nose syndrome known as allergies is still prevalent. And, curses of curses upon us. The kids come home with the cold bug. Fortunately, I rarely get a cold. That is because I think I have met every cold virus there is so now may have somewhat of an immunity. Is this a possible plus for old age?

By Julie Pace and Nedra Pickler
The Associated Press
HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. — Fresh off an intently combative debate, President Barack Obama, Republican Mitt Romney and their running mates are taking their tuned-up fight to the precious few battleground states where the election is still up for grabs with just 20 days to go.

Setting aside the recommendation of its attorney, the City Council voted 3-2 on Monday to throw its support behind San Miguel County’s proposed sales tax increase, which is one of the measures on the general election ballot.

The council took the position after hearing from its own staff and from County Manager Les Montoya.

Republican Heather Wilson and Democrat Martin Heinrich each entered the final stretch of New Mexico’s Senate race with about $1 million in campaign cash, and a new poll shows Heinrich leading the contest.

According to the latest finance reports, Wilson has raised about $6.2 million since starting her campaign and Heinrich has collected nearly $5.9 million in the race to succeed retiring Democratic Sen. Jeff Bingaman.

In 1962
Thursday, Oct. 18 — The resignation of Dr. Ram S. Gursahani, acting superintendent of the New Mexico State Hospital, was accepted today by the Board of Directors at a specially called meeting. “The reason I’m leaving,” Dr. Gursahani told the directors, “stems from the discharge of a valuable employee [Arthur Tafoya] without sufficient cause. I do not wish to work at an institution which is under the control of the business manager.”

Halloween Monster Bash this Saturday
The Highlands University Performing Arts Club is having a Halloween Monster Bash at 6 p.m. this Saturday at the Music Building choir room. Advance tickets are $5 for adults, and $3 for children under 12 and for seniors and students with ID. Prices increase $1 at the gate. There will be a costume contest with prizes.

Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 72. North wind 5-15 mph, becoming southwest in the afternoon. Mostly clear at night, with a low around 37. Southwest wind around 10 mph, becoming north after midnight.

Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 64. North wind 5-10 mph, becoming southeast in the afternoon. Clear at night, with a low around 38.

Friday
Sunny, with a high near 75. Mostly clear at night, with a low around 46.